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203 N 4th St Alpine, Texas 79831

Historic Name: First Baptist Church

About This Property

The First Baptist Church of Alpine was organized April 14, 1893. The church began with nine founding members–eight women and one Texas Ranger turned rancher, Julius C. Byrd. For twelve years the group met in different buildings. In October 1894, the young congregation called their first pastor, Rev. D. B. Rose, and the following year constructed a small adobe building on the corner of Fourth Street and Avenue D (the present site).

The present church sanctuary was built in 1916-17 under the leadership of Rev. James Tartt. After the debt was paid, the church was dedicated on June 13, 1926. Rev. L. E. Millican, the "Cowboy Preacher," led the dedication service for the new sanctuary. Millican, one of the colorful preachers of the "old west" had also led the dedication event for the adobe building in 1895.

Get in Touch	Alpine Chamber of Commerce (432) 837-2326 info@alpinetexas.com
Building Size	(sq ft)
Zoning
Historic Designations	• Not individually listed on the National Register • Not located in a National Register District • Not located in a Local District • Not a Local Landmark

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Property Information
Address	203 N 4th St Alpine, Texas 79831
Lot Size (acres)	0.5320
Parcel Number	11898
Legal Description	OT, BLOCK 17, LOT: N/10.81' OF 2 AND ALL OF 3-5(CHURCH)
Located Within	DowntownTX area

Survey Recommendations
Survey Recommendations	Not Individually Eligible

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